j4k3@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days agoWhat percentage of lead gets washed off the fingers of a typical human after handling lead solder?message-squaremessage-square20fedilinkarrow-up152arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up152arrow-down1message-squareWhat percentage of lead gets washed off the fingers of a typical human after handling lead solder?j4k3@lemmy.world to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.worldEnglish · 14 days agomessage-square20fedilinkfile-text
Does anyone know for reals? Is it like leaded gasoline; the more you use it, the less it seems to matter? /s
minus-squareAjen@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkarrow-up5·edit-214 days agoIt’s not necessary in most cases, but it has advantages. Namely, it’s easier to work with and melts at lower temperatures (less risk of damaging components and burning yourself). Also, while lead has its risks, they’re easy enough to mitigate.
It’s not necessary in most cases, but it has advantages. Namely, it’s easier to work with and melts at lower temperatures (less risk of damaging components and burning yourself). Also, while lead has its risks, they’re easy enough to mitigate.